Chalk Dudleya
3.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)
Easy to propagate
Survivor
About Chalk Dudleya
Chalk Dudleya is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as easy to propagate and being a survivor with only 47 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟
Taxonomy
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
Also known as
chalk liveforever
How to care for Chalk Dudleya
Water
How often to water your Chalk Dudleya
every 12
Chalk Dudleya needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Miami, Florida.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Miami, Florida
66% Medium
Finding light for Chalk Dudleya in your home
a window
Chalk Dudleya love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Chalk Dudleya does not tolerate low light 🚫.
Miami, Florida currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light ☀️.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Chalk Dudleya
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chalk Dudleya after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Chalk Dudleya thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Chalk Dudleya requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Chalk Dudleya grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Chalk Dudleya can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Chalk Dudleya
Chalk Dudleya
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Miami, Florida, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Easy to propagate 2
Survivor 1
05/28/2021
Grew all of these bad boys from one mother plant. I’ve propagated dozens of leaves. It tends to etiolate very quickly and I had to buy a grow light
Easy to propagate
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